The proprietor of the popular late night Ajijic taco stand El Compadre was murdered at his place of business shortly before closing time in the early hours of Friday, February 15.

According to records at the Chapala Minsiterio Publico (district attorney’s office), Juan Carlos Maldonado Luisjuan, 40, died at the scene from four gunshot wounds to the chest. He was also hit in one arm and both legs. The victim’s seven-year-old daughter suffered minor wounds from shards that grazed her forearm and knee.